Senior Protection & Control Engineer – Scotland

Overview

In this role you will design and verify protection and control systems for HV transmission and distribution, contributing to major 275kV/400kV projects within a UK energy programme. You collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliant, reliable schemes and support installation through commissioning. The opportunity blends technical leadership with hands‑on design work on high‑voltage infrastructure crucial to the Net Zero transition.

Pay / Benefits

• Professional development
• Mentoring
• Career progression
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Inclusive workplace
• Access to modern engineering tools

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control schemes for HV transmission and distribution networks
• Produce engineering drawings and design documentation using AutoCAD and ETAP
• Perform calculations, studies and analysis to ensure reliability of protection schemes
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety, and environmental requirements
• Conduct site surveys to inform design development
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams
• Provide technical support during installation, testing and commissioning
• Lead design reviews and QA checks and stay updated on protection technology

Key requirements

• Experience as a Protection & Control Engineer in electrical transmission, distribution or substation environments
• Proven track record designing protection and control schemes for HV networks (275kV/400kV)
• HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of electrical networks, protection principles and standards
• Experience interpreting technical documentation and producing detailed engineering design information
• Familiarity with main substation control equipment from ABB, Hitachi, Siemens and GE
• Understanding of IEC 61850 and IEC 60870 communication protocols
• Chartered Engineer status and National Grid BP141 authorisation would be advantageous

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Detail-oriented and rigorous QA
• Problem-solving mindset
• AutoCAD
• ETAP
• Protection scheme design for HV networks

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